Distractions contd.

I’ve mentioned this in a previous post, but find myself coming back to the same train of thought and it’s this : why do I allow myself to be so easily distracted with the temporary (be that pleasures, possessions or passions) rather than focusing on the eternal.  How many times do I have to follow meandering paths to nowhere, desire temporary pleasures, stumble and fall along life’s journey before I realise it’s only Christ who can satisfy my hearts desire.  His words of frustration to his disciples long ago ring true in my ear

Matthew 17:7 “What a generation! No sense of God! No focus to your lives! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this? “

And I come back to the same conclusion, I need to discipline myself to keep my focus on Christ, the author and perfector of our faith, the one who has dealt with my sin and shortcomings at Calvary, and has paved the way for me to experience newness of life in him.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.“

This easter time may that be the focus of my reflections as I consider the once for all sacrifice of my saviour who endured the suffering and shame of Calvary for my sin, and by whose blood I am cleansed and set free.  And may I take up my cross daily, keeping my focus on him, filtering the rhythms of the culture that consumes me through the lens of his word, and seeking to flesh it out in my journey through life.  Holy Spirit, help me keep focused on Him……………